Such an inspiring story! My bucket list includes this journey viewing the USA on my bike. We do live in a beautiful world! Can’t wait to see it on two wheels. Ride safe and continue to enjoy the views …

EXCELLENT WAY OF THINKING AND TO HELP OTHERS! I HAVE BEEN IN YOUR SHOES A ONE TIME AGO ALSO. AND STRUGGLED TO REGAIN FREEDOM. BUT KNOWING NOW , WHAT I WISHED I WOULD HAVE THEN , BUT IT WAS PART OF MY JOURNEY TOO AS IT IS YOURS TO SPREAD THE WORD. GOD SPEED GIRL. YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR ANGEL WINGS. KEEP HER SAFE IN HER TRAVELS FATHERGOD. AMEN.

I think we must of passed one another on this road. My sporty and I have been out there slaying the same dragons…since 2001! Riding alone with God has been an awesome change of life for this vunerable abused gal! I hope our paths cross!

Hey ya Linda…ya know we love you here in Ga. I relay your tale to many first time riders, women especially. Your adventure shows just what can be accomplished when fear is evicted and wonderful new experiences are allowed in. Continue to inspire, endeavor to push the limits, love living in the moment as only a rider can. You Rock…hope to see you soon.
Doc

Linda,
I read your story in HOG Magazine! As I read it, I related so well to your story.

I too was a victim of domestic abuse. I left that ugly part of my life in the dust 17 years ago. My new husband (whom I adore) has been, as he says the ‘wind beneath my tail feathers’ as he lifted me from being afraid of my own shadow, self confidence in the gutter and did not trust anyone to a confident, self assured woman who can take on the world. I believe God led me to him as he lifted me up.

Part of my journey has included traveling with friends (which I would not have dreamed of several years ago); scuba diving and now sharing my story of survival with others. The website above is a forum of people whom I am part of which provide daily life insights for all who are interested. If I can touch one life and encourage them in some way I have had a successful day. The pinnacle of my journey so far is this…In 2006 with the encouragement of my husband I took the HD Riders Course and I learned to ride a motorcycle, at the age of 45. That Christmas my husband gave me a Demon Bell and said this was part of my Christmas present…the present…a 2007 Dyna Low Rider. I love to ride and do it with confidence all the while knowing my husband has my back and is really the wind beneath my wings.

Linda. A very inspiring journey you have taken. Your faith in God proves “We are never alone. He is always with us.” I hope you keep the ride going for a long time. Well done and congratulations for a wonderful blog.

I can honestly say on this day… that I understand what it means to abandon your fears and walk through them … coming out the other side of that experience is a miracle… thank you for your inspiration … I’m not there yet … but ADAAT I will be !!
Hgs!!
D

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HELP A REAL BEAUTIFUL LADY OUT AND PURCHASE ONE OF THESE SHIRTS, IT’S FOR A GREAT CAUSE AND AN EVEN GREATER PERSON.

I just looked @ your route and realized this journey is already completed and you stopped @ Valley HD in Belmont, OH on July 19! That is my local HD store and where I shop! SOOOO sorry I missed you! Just found you and your journey info on HD website, wish I had found it before today!

HI Linda! Hello from Ohio! So proud of you! Cherish every second of your amazing journey! I bought a Sporty 883 two years ago but only started riding it three weeks ago & now can’t keep me off it!! Its all I think about day & night! LUV IT! A life-long dream come true! But I obviously don’t have to tell you the feeling of freedom riding gives you! Great pic and bike! Looking forward to following your progress! Keep your knees in the wind and be SAFE!! 🙂

Just found you here on face book, wish i could have found out about this sooner so we could follow along on your Journey. We are on a Journey of sorts ourselves and just wanted to wish you well in all you do!

I can’t believe it took me so long to find out about your epic quest. You have, obviously, conquered your own demons and you are helping pave the way for others. Kudos to you for the courage and strength of character you are showing. I’m certain you are an inspiration to many people,in general,and a lot of women, in particular.

Im glad your back safe however I nwver had any doubts youve grown so much I hope youve saved a little room But in reality this is just the beginning hope I can fly high enough to keep you in view LUVULOTS

After reading the Harley news feed about your journey, I was inspired not to be fearful of riding. I purchased my first bike three weeks ago and was too scared to leave the neighborhood. Reading about your journey made realized I had nothing to fear. I have plenty of confidence in and around the Army for 17 years. Your trip inspired me to leave the neighbor and down the road I went this evening. What a feeling of freedom! Thank you for being an inspiration to others. Wishing you safe travels, God Bless!

“Together – we can each have a journey to change.” – sounds great – but I guess I’m feeling very down at the moment. I was told all my life that I was very creative and would probably end up fulfilling my dreams through my art and music, etc., and yet, here I am, unemployed, and dreading getting another J.O.B. (just over broke). At 46 is it too late to hope for that elusive word; “TOGETHER” as stated in your slogan? I think many took for granted many of the mentors that i never had. Sorry to not end on a positive note. Best to you.

Thomas,
46 is still young enough to live life. I’m sorry that life is not working out the way you want. Sometimes, it’s hard to make the best of things when they are not what we want. Keep trying Thomas!!
Linda

What a fantastic story! I can’t wait to read the book! I’ve been saying for years that some day I hope to own a Harley and ride cross country. I have been a single mother for 13 years focusing on parenting but when my daughter goes off to college, look out world, here I come!! Like so many others have said, you are an inspiration. A faith in God, a belief that you can do whatever you put your mind to and the strength and courage to make a plan and go for it! Like you, I anticipate riding with tears when I make my journey. Ride on and ride safe! Would love to hear other stories of inspiration. Maybe you could share more about your mentoring.

I am reading about your journey after you just finished, but I want to let you know it is moving. You are a beacon for others looking for the light. Thank You and I hope you realized how special you truely are!! Congratulations on your journey and I hope your next chapter is even more spectacular.

Ride Linda Ride! You are a brave woman and I am one who has battled demons too so I am right there beside you! You will inspire many and most of all, you will inspire yourself! I am looking forward to following your journey and seeing the pics and I know that this will be the best time of your life! Open your heart, your mind and embrace everything that comes along!

You are truly an inspiration. I have a daughter in law that I love dearly,but she struggles with anxiety.I hope your story and journey can inspire her in some way. Do you have any words of advice for her?

CONGRATULATIONS on an amazing journey! I wish I would have been in town to bring hugs and ride some in Beaver. There is NOTHING more empowering and just no feeling like riding your own bike on the open road. I hope you had an amazing journey and must admit I hope to do the same someday. I truly congratulate you on your journey and wish you a safe journey on all your next adventures! =)

You are truly an inspiration to women riders !! What an amazing task you motivated yourself to do !! Pat yourself on the back, and keep smiling !! I enjoyed your story… From another lady rider, loving the open road !!

Linda, you are doing something a lot of people would love to do, but they have fears too. Have a safe ride, enjoy the road, and go ahead and make it 10,000 mile just for the heck of it. As the say on sidestandup.com, live to ride another day. Mark

I am from India and came across your journey through Harley-Davidson on Facebook(Doesnt mean i own 1). I am very much passionate about biking and have done some trips of 600 miles(here it is 1000 km). Cant believe you are travelling 7000 miles. After going through your journal, you have become my ONE AND ONLY BIKING Idol…..

Hats off to your courage….Don’t know how else i can praise your efforts…..

So glad to have found your website and to have read your story! You are an inspiration to all women no matter if they ride or not! Would love to meet you one of these days to compare stories because your story is similar to mine and both of us are survivors! Are you going to write on book on your adventures and trial and tribulations? I think it would inspire more women like us! GOD speed Linda!

If you have a faith, stick with it. It is certainly not the deciding factor in summing up the courage to go on a long ride. I wish you all of the best in your endeavour; you’ll meet people that you might not meet in your usual social circle and this alone will broaden your mind. Ride free and take care…

HEY BEAUTIFUL, GLAD YOU MADE IT HOME ALRIGHT, WE HAVE BEEN SWAMPED WITH LAST MINUTE STURGIS PEOPLE, WE WILL TEAR INTO YOUR BIKE ON WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY AS SOON AS THINGS CALM DOWN, THAT WAY YOUR BIKE WILL GET THE QUALITY TIME IT DESERVES. I WILL MAKE SURE EVERYTHING GOES WELL AS I PROMISED. AS SOON AS WE GET STARTED ON IT, I WILL GIVE YOU A CALL. TA-TA FOR NOW. P.S.-GREAT HUG!!

Hello from Las Cruces! The Barnett’s Las Cruces Harley-Davidson team would like to wish you an amazing week. We’re sorry we missed you for our Garage Party yesterday, but hope you and Dragon Slayer will visit our dealership and wonderful city soon!

Hi Linda,
I am super excited because you are driving through El Paso tomorrow. I write for a Christian newspaper here and am hoping to get a short interview in with you! I will see you at Harley Barnett store tomorrow! I will also be praying that takes you through every mile safely!

Been keeping track of your Journey! I think you know by now you are an inspiration to alot women. Sorry we didn’t get to meet up when you was suppose to meet the “Angels” around the Lancaster/Rockbridge area in Ohio. Keep on riding Girlie and the rubber side down and shiny side up!!! And watch out for them crazy drivers!! Be safe my Friend and know you are not alone 🙂

Just been catching up on your blog. I’ve been working a lot of overtime this week, an unable to keep up with your story. Have you thought about writing a book of your experiences of your trip when your done? Stay cool today. You’ll be driving through my stomping grounds in a few hours. Be safe!

When you write your book, I want an autographed copy. Glad you made it through Texas ok. Come back sometime when we aren’t having a heat wave, and drought. It can really be a beautiful state. We are just all dried up and crispy now. LOL! Keep it safe.

O.K. so just read about your ride in the rain. Really Linda????? LOL I will be glad when you are home safe and sound. By the way, have I told you lately how amazing I think you are and how grateful I am to call you friend?
Love you,
Deb

Love the pic of the Bullfrog.I have a secret.. When I was young I was deathly afraid of the dark..My mom told me that if I could hear the frogs outside my window that meant all was ok because if there is danger they hide and you can’t hear them… So this guy was blatently telling you everything is sooooo good… Love to you…kd

If there was one man on the planet that I look up to, it’s you. It means the world to me that you are following my Journey and took the time to post!! You have taught me so much about life and living!! Thank you for being a part of my life!!

Linda I am so proud of you. you are truelly amasing women. I hope we can become friends. I look up to you. thanks for all your doing. be safe out there. may God Bless you mightly. thanks from all of us that has been there. and have gone thur some things in our lives. thanks for bringing women closer. we need a good network. we need god friends. thank you for all your doing

The weather was an entire “Heat Wave”from one end of the USA to the other..in Philly area that day it was 98 and went to 100 the next.And you rode on with courage.I want you on my team;especially if I’m stuck in a foxhole under fire.Rock on ..Ride On Linda!!!

I met your Dad while he was camping in the mountains (I work for the forest service). He talked highly of you and told me about your journey! Talking with him made my day, he’s a good man. So I came home and looked up your blog, I got hooked.. you’ve got such an amazing story! You are so empowering and inspirational to women, and many more! Good luck on your travels, ride safe!

I had the pleasure to meet you when you were leaving the Staybridge Suites this morning 🙂 I want to thank you for taking a few min to talk with me (I was the desk clerk) I want you to know that admire your courage and I think you are a wonderful person to care enough to be an inspiration to others. If your ever in Indianapolis please come back and stay with us and it would be my privledge to buy your dinner for you and show you the wonderful city of Indianapolis. I will pray for you to have a safe journey and for the weather to cool down a little bit 🙂

Wow, Linda, I saw you this morning on Indianapolis channel 8 television. GOOD FOR YOU! Please don’t push yourself too hard. 600 miles per day is a bit much, perhaps? Be safe. You are an inspiration to all women who are afraid to break out of their shell!

Linda P,You are definetely an inspiration to both myself and others. I believe in you and will miss you terribly the next few thursday nights. Please know I’m thinking about you and love what you are doing. One mile at a time girl….you rock!! Luv and laughs, Stuart

I am so excited for you to be able to follow your dream. It was a blessing to be able to see you off this morning. You are one of my favorite gifts I have received on my journey. Couldn’t ask for a better best friend.

I love you and am with you in spirit. Can’t wait to follow you on your journey.

A Fiend of a friend told me of a friend that had this friend….OOH my God!!!!What A Fiend we All have in Linda!You still have room on your shoulders for all those little friends(angels) enjoying the journey with you?If not …we’re coming along anyway!!Don’t forget those fingers in the shower.

Hello Linda, We have traveled… I use to live in a trailer in Georgia. Came back to Calif to go to school. Didn’t go to school. Started to get my life together slowly with God’s help and friends like you along the way. I got married and have two wonderful boys that also have challenges. I was working for a long time and have recently started a new journey trying to find a place for me. I have always just stumbled into jobs and never had the courage to see what I want and can do. About a year ago I started exploring acting and taking classes. I really enjoy it. I have felt like it is a calling.I usually just talk and don’t take action. I don’t want to be 107 years old and have regret to what might have been.. I have been inspired by your journey to change and In honor of your journey I will commit to printing out my headshots and I will have them in my possession before you return. God speed..and OH, the places we will go…Katy Delbis

Linda, All of us at IndyWest Harley-Davidson look forward to meeting you Monday and we did get an ok from WISHTV Channel 8 just minutes ago that you will be a guest on their IndyStyle TV show Tuesday at 8:30 am. Will send you more details by email. God bless, Terry

Dearest Linda,
My heart and prayers go with you on this trip – may it be a marvelous journey of inspiration, exhileration and joy! I love you and will miss you dearly while you are gone – and I plan to keep tabs on you and leave you messages all over the place! Be safe and sane – you can do this and you will return a better person for it afterwards! God’s speed to you!

hello my name is autumn your story was brouht to my attention by my dear riewnd ed who also to my understanding is ur father. i have also have seen the dark sides of the streets to many times i just wanted to let u know that ur story is very inspring and i wish you the very best of luck

Linda so many years missed yet if I was there i could never meet the woman before me a trade off with such a mix I could never have brought you to this level Im so proud of you but so much more proud just to know you Love forever your Daddy GOD BLESS YOU you just dance and shine girl LOVE AGAIN DADDY

Linda, Hi I am Ed’s Niece from Georgia, Look forward to following your Journey, Good Luck and may God be with you on every mile of your Journey, from someone who has been down that road of despair I am very proud of you, I know that Ed is very proud also. Good Luck

What a great adventure! I am sooo happy for you, and jealous, that you are able to make this trip. I wish I could go with you. Ride safe and have a great time, my friend. We will be in the wind with you when you return.

As you make it into Penna.I know a place that has the answer.Soft pretzel with a cherry water ice;still with some room for a tastykake butterscotch krimpet with a small scoop of vanilla breyers ice cream…this place called PHILLY will rock under your wheels…please do not crack the Liberty bell in doing so!!!Forgot the Frank’s Blackberry soda.

Thank you for taking the time to contact Journey to Change!! I can’t do this alone!! Please share what I’m doing with others and help me reach my goal!! I will be traveling thru Wilcox from El Paso to Mesa. You are welcome to meet me at either dealership!! Please check my route page for dates and approx times!! TOGETHER, we can each have a journey to change!!

not sure who the scared women is/was, but you certainly are not her. ride safe, and be well. you aren’t coming by Boston, or south FL, but would love to follow your journey as you travel across the country. I will be in TN, GA, and VA from 7/5-7/18. tell us what you are riding and share the details and fun.

I have to give you all the credit in the world fcr such a courageous venture.. I hope there will be a blog about your trip so many of us can follow u through this next chapter in your life. I live in Southern Illinois which is not far from where u will be passing. Its worth teh stop esp to see BaldKnob Cross in Alto Pass it is very inpiring spot.. Best of luck

Looking forward to following your travels throught your blog… How long have you been riding? Are you choosing to traveling alone? Is this like a riding sabbatical? you are inspiring so many others to ride, women and men…. I started a blog of my rides last Friday… not sure if I’m writing about my rides for myself or others…. deb

Linda, What you are about to do is truly inspiring. I wish you a safe and fruitful journey, our thoughts are with you. If you ever feel like another challenge and a change of scenery, you should venture over here to Australia and tour our beautiful country. All the best Mick 🙂

Linda, I have no idea who the scared woman is that you talk about when you share about what is was like for you. You are the most courageous woman I know. Thank you for the strength you give to me when I’m that scared woman! I love you ver much and I’m proud to know you! Love, Melissa

I think you are beautiful flower that continues to bloom over and over and I am so blessed to be your friend, you are a great example of what God will do for us when we listen to HIM. You ROCK girlfriend and I am proud of you also.

All the best and enjoy teh ride. Have just completed 2500 miles alone around the south island of new zealand on my soft tail and loved the experience. One day I hope to have an epic adventure around the states as well. Blue, sky, may the bike gods be with you and above all have fun Chris x